Write a Story
Top tips and inspiration for writing brilliant stories
Write a Story
Download a story starter activity sheet, visit our Quicklinks recommended websites, read and watch tips from Usborne authors – and get writing!
Activity sheets
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Creating charactersFill in these profiles to bring the protagonist of your ghost story to life.Age: 7+ yearsDownload -
Finding ideas for your storyFeeling stuck? Try borrowing a character from a book or film, and add new traits to make it your own.Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Write your own adventure gamebookInspired by Curse Breaker, follow these tips and story opener to write your very own adventure gamebook!Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Cartoon storyWhat do you think the animals are saying? Add speech bubbles to show their conversation.Age: 5-6 yearsDownload
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Create your own villainWhat does your villain want? What is your villain's greatest weakness? Answer these questions and more then draw your villain!Age: 7+ yearsDownload
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Create a characterTurn this stick figure into a character by adding clothes and accessories. Fill in the blanks in the thoughts and speech bubbles, too.Age: 5-6 yearsDownload
Quicklinks websites to visit
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Storywriting Fun at HomeDiscover storywriting ideas to explore at home.Age: 7+Show me the links
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Top Quicklinks About Poetry
Read and listen to poems, then write your own.
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Story StartersGet started on writing a story with lots of storywriting inspiration.Age: 5+Show me the links
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Write Now!Get started writing now with online storywriting activities.Age: 5+Show me the links
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For Budding AuthorsExplore helpful creative writing tips and meet a teen author.Age: 9+Show me the links
